The FCC order on 911 requirements for VoIP providers was publishe...
The FCC order on 911 requirements for VoIP providers was published in the Federal Register Wed., giving the order a July 29 effective date. The effective date in turn triggers a 120-day period before interconnected VoIP providers must provide…
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enhanced 911 service to customers, meaning they must meet the rules by Nov. 28. Comments are due Aug. 15, replies Sept. 12, on an accompanying notice of proposed rulemaking to decide if additional steps are needed. The order still lacks one approval -- OMB must okay new information collection requirements, but this isn’t expected to affect the deadlines. The order also requires VoIP providers to notify customers of their 911 services’ capabilities and limitations by July 29.